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Kate Middleton and Prince William kept up their busy schedule on the royal tour in New Zealand this past weekend. They made what seemed like a bajillion official appearances (seriously, when do these kids get a break?), which meant Kate debuted a slew of new and repeat outfits, ranging from an Erdem dress to a shirt from the Gap. Let's play catchup, shall we? On Saturday, for a visit to the Rainbow Place Children's Hospice, Kate opted for a pre-fall 2013 wool crepe coat by Erdem and black suede pumps from Episode. Ever the gentleman, Wills shielded Kate from the rain—but don't you ever wonder if they have people to do that for them? On Sunday, Kate started out the day in a pretty blue pleated coat dress by one of her favorite designers, Emilia Wickstead, who hails from New Zealand. Kate accessorized with a matching Jane Taylor hat and the diamond fern brooch she wore when she landed. Kate actually really loves the style of the dress because she has another version in dusty rose—which she's worn twice already. For her second engagement of the day—coaching a pee-wee team at Regal Rippa Rugby Day at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium—Kate read more

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is about to embark on an international state visit to Australia and New Zealand with Prince William and their adorable baby, Prince George. But what will Kate wear over the 19-day tour next month? From official state receptions to game days with children to hospice visits to museum tours, Kate will need a wardrobe that spans the casual-dressy spectrum. Obviously, we have some suggestions. Kate's been known to rock a Temperley London dress every now and again—and here's one from the label's spring runway that would definitely make a splash. It's got a classic silhouette that Kate likes but features a bold print that would really pop in photos. For dressier evening events that don't require a full-length gown, I'd love to see Kate try out something from Erdem's spring collection—maybe this sheer-ish white long-sleeve number—perhaps taken in a bit at the waist, just the way Kate likes her dresses. For her few days in New Zealand, wouldn't it be nice if she wore a sleek and sporty day dress from Richard Nicoll, a designer born in London to New Zealander parents? Kate's got a few children's sporting events to attend, so this LBD read more